Patents by Inventor Himke Van Der Velde

Himke Van Der Velde has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11785664
    Abstract: A method for triggering a RRC state transition indication by UE in a wireless communication network includes receiving, by the UE, a radio resource control (RRC) Reconfiguration message from the wireless communication network, where the RRC Reconfiguration message comprises a configuration setting. Further, the method includes enabling, by the UE, a capability to trigger a RRC state transition indication to the wireless communication network based on the configuration setting and determining, by the UE, a condition to trigger the RRC state transition indication to the wireless communication network is satisfied. Further, the method includes triggering, by the UE, the RRC state transition indication by sending a UE assistance information message to the wireless communication network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fasil Abdul Latheef, Mangesh Abhimanyu Ingale, Himke Van Der Velde
  • Publication number: 20230319651
    Abstract: A method of processing state information relating to user equipment in a communications system comprising a radio access network, the method comprising: maintaining current state information relating to the user equipment; and on the basis of a change of connection of the user equipment from a first cell to a second cell: transmitting a current value associated with a given state information part to the target radio access node in response to detecting at least one of one or more predetermined triggers that indicate that the target radio access node may not have received the current value from the source radio access node; or relying on the target radio access node having received the current value from the source radio access node if said at least one of said one or more predetermined triggers is not detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Himke Van der Velde, Gert Jan Van Lieshout
  • Publication number: 20230309033
    Abstract: A method for providing user equipment (UE) assistance information, performed by a UE, the method comprises: connecting to a first master node (MN) via a master cell group (MCG); connecting to a first secondary node (SN) via a secondary cell group SCG); transmitting, to the first SN, the UE assistance information via the first MN; receiving, from a base station, a message for reconfiguration with sync for the MCG; and retransmitting, to the first SN, the UE assistance information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventor: Himke VAN DER VELDE
  • Patent number: 11765632
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. This disclosure also relates to a cell reselection operation. A method of a terminal in a wireless communication system may include receiving a first scheduling information for a first frequency band from a base station, switching a bandwidth to the first frequency band according to the first scheduling information, starting a timer for the first frequency band, and switching the bandwidth to a second frequency band when the timer expires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jungmin Moon, Himke Van Der Velde, Seunghoon Park, Byounghoon Jung
  • Patent number: 11751078
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as long-term evolution (LTE). The disclosure relates to the collection and reporting of measurement information in a wireless communication system, in which an operation method of a terminal may include receiving configuration information for a logged minimization drive test (MDT) disclosed by a secondary node (SN), storing a measurement result by performing the logged MDT in one of a radio resource control (RRC) idle mode or an RRC inactive mode, based on the received configuration information, transmitting a message including an indicator for indicating that the stored measurement result exists after the terminal is switched to the RRC connected mode, receiving a request message for requesting the logged MDT measurement result, and transmitting a message for reporting the logged MDT measurement result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sangbum Kim, Soenghun Kim, Himke Van Der Velde
  • Publication number: 20230276289
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of a User Equipment, UE, in a telecommunication network, performing a measurement in an idle state, comprising the steps of: the network broadcasting a first message; the network transmitting a dedicated second message to the UE; wherein the first message comprises information related to one or more frequencies used in a particular cell in the network and the second message comprises information concerning frequencies specific to the LIE, wherein the UE receives the first and second messages and performs the measurement on at least one frequency present in both the first and second messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventor: Himke VAN DER VELDE
  • Patent number: 11743947
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing random access in a user equipment for a small cell e-NB with a small cell service area in heterogeneous e-NB cell carrier integration (dual connectivity or inter-eNB carrier aggregation) in mobile communication systems. In accordance with the present examples, a method for performing random access in a mobile communication system is provided. The method includes receiving a configuration request message for configuring a Serving Cell Group (SCG) from a second eNB located in a service area of a first eNB through the first eNB; configuring an SCG cell based on the configuration request message, and sending a configuration response message in response to the configuration request message to the second eNB through the first eNB; and performing random access if there is uplink data present on a logic channel (LCH) relocated into the SCG cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woo-Seong Kim, Soeng-Hun Kim, Himke Van Der Velde
  • Patent number: 11743129
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system or networks beyond 5G communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Himke Van Der Velde
  • Patent number: 11743244
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method of a User Equipment, UE, in a 3rd Generation Partnership Project, 3GPP, compliant mobile communications network supporting dual connectivity, and a corresponding UE. The method comprises detecting a signalled reconfiguration procedure of a Data Radio Bearer, DRB, having or changing to a DRB type in which downlink, DL, data is received from only serving cells of a Secondary Cell Group, SCG, connected to a Secondary eNB, SeNB, via an SCG DRB, or in which DL data is received from a SCG and also from serving cells of a Master Cell Group, MCG, connected to a Master eNB, MeNB, via a split DRB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Himke Van Der Velde, Gert Jan Van Lieshout, Soenghun Kim
  • Publication number: 20230262514
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The present disclosure provides apparatus and method for controlling data flow in wireless communication system. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of managing a data flow in a wireless communication system comprises controlling a quality of service (QoS) flow to be transferred from a first data radio bearer (DRB) to a second DRB. Herein, the QoS flow is a flow of data carried by a DRB between a terminal and at least one network entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Himke VAN DER VELDE, Gert Jan VAN LIESHOUT
  • Patent number: 11729778
    Abstract: Method and system for handling of special SCell selection in dual connectivity. The present invention relates to the field of wireless communication networks and more particularly to a User Equipment (UE) operating in dual connectivity mode in wireless communication networks. The principal object of the embodiments herein is to provide a method and system for handling of special SCell (PSCell) change by extending Event A3 or Event A5 to PSCell for relative comparison. Another object of the invention is to provide a method and system for handling of special SCell (PSCell) change with a new Event Ax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Himke Van Der Velde, Mangesh Abhimanyu Ingale, Rajavelsamy Rajadurai, Woo-Seong Kim, Neha Sharma, Fasil Abdul Latheef
  • Patent number: 11700659
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method of performing user equipment capability procedure for supporting vehicle communication in a next generation mobile communication system is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sangbum Kim, Sangyeob Jung, Soenghun Kim, Hyunjeong Kang, Seungri Jin, Himke Van Der Velde
  • Patent number: 11695522
    Abstract: A wireless access node (e.g. a master eNB (MeNB)) is described for a wireless communication system that comprises a first wireless access network and a second wireless access network supporting a dual connectivity terminal device arranged to communicate with both the wireless access node (MeNB) on the first wireless access network and a second wireless access node (e.g. a secondary eNB (SeNB)) on the second wireless access network is provided. The wireless access node comprises a communication unit and a controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Himke Van Der Velde, Soenghun Kim, Gert-Jan Van Lieshout
  • Patent number: 11696220
    Abstract: A communication method and system for converging a fifth generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a fourth generation (4G) system with a technology for internet of things (IoT) are provided. The communication method and system includes intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. In accordance with an aspect of the disclosure, a method and an apparatus for transmitting a random access preamble in a wireless communication system are provided. In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, a method and an apparatus for requesting and transmitting system information are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Anil Agiwal, Himke Van Der Velde
  • Patent number: 11690117
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Himke Van Der Velde, Gert Jan Van Lieshout, Soenghun Kim
  • Publication number: 20230199631
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of managing a system information parameter, broadcast by an LTE cell of a network on which a User Equipment, UE, is camping, wherein the system information parameter indicates New Radio, NR, frequency bands available for use in an EN-DC configuration, which in a case of network sharing, may be different for each of at least one sharing PLMN, and whereby the system information parameter includes an entry for each of the at least one PLMN that contains the actual NR frequency bands if: sharing is employed for the concerned serving cell; and the NR bands for which the network supports EN-DC is not the same for all of the multiple sharing PLMNs, and wherein the contents of the system information parameter is not signalled if condition a) or b) is not true.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Himke VAN DER VELDE, Sangyeob JUNG, Hyunjeong KANG
  • Patent number: 11678210
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of a User Equipment, UE, in a telecommunication network, performing a measurement in an idle state, comprising the steps of: the network broadcasting a first message; the network transmitting a dedicated second message to the UE; wherein the first message comprises information related to one or more frequencies used in a particular cell in the network and the second message comprises information concerning frequencies specific to the UE, wherein the UE receives the first and second messages and performs the measurement on at least one frequency present in both the first and second messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Himke Van Der Velde
  • Patent number: 11665752
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving data in a wireless communication system. A method of a base station for transmitting and receiving a synchronization signal includes performing listen-before-talk (LBT) on a channel of a terminal in an unlicensed band, and in case that the LBT succeeds within a window duration for transmitting a synchronization signal block (SSB), transmitting the SSB to the terminal, wherein the window duration includes at least one SSB burst length that is repeated in a specific period and has the specific period as a length of time, and the SSB is transmitted at a specific time within a first SSB burst length of the at least one SSB burst length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventors: Byounghoon Jung, Anil Agiwal, Soenghun Kim, Jaehyuk Jang, Himke Van Der Velde, Mangesh Abhimanyu Ingale
  • Patent number: 11665579
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The present disclosure provides apparatus and method for controlling data flow in wireless communication system. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of managing a data flow in a wireless communication system comprises controlling a quality of service (QoS) flow to be transferred from a first data radio bearer (DRB) to a second DRB. Herein, the QoS flow is a flow of data carried by a DRB between a terminal and at least one network entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Himke Van Der Velde, Gert Jan Van Lieshout
  • Patent number: 11647427
    Abstract: A method of processing state information relating to user equipment in a communications system comprising a radio access network, the method comprising: maintaining current state information relating to the user equipment; and on the basis of a change of connection of the user equipment from a first cell to a second cell: transmitting a current value associated with a given state information part to the target radio access node in response to detecting at least one of one or more predetermined triggers that indicate that the target radio access node may not have received the current value from the source radio access node; or relying on the target radio access node having received the current value from the source radio access node if said at least one of said one or more predetermined triggers is not detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Himke Van der Velde, Gert Jan Van Lieshout